Police catch 36-year-old man accused of firing shotgun in Christchurch

A man was arrested in Christchurch after he allegedly fired a shotgun and fled the scene.

A police spokesperson said officers were called to a property on Emmett St, Shirley, about 4.40pm on Monday after reports a man had discharged a shotgun.

No one was injured in the incident. The man left the scene in a vehicle.

When police located a vehicle of interest, the driver fled.

“A vehicle of interest was located, but the driver fled after seeing police," the spokesperson said.

"A pursuit was abandoned due to the concerning manner of driving."

But police tracked the vehicle to an address on Sumner St in Spreydon.

Cordons were set up and the 36-year-old man was arrested about 5pm.

Police are considering laying charges.

"This was a fast-moving and we are thankful that no members of the public were harmed," the spokesperson said.

Police undertook scene examinations at the Emmett St and Sumner St properties.